Language has become crude, crass and coarse. It’s subtle, romantic beauty, a thing of the past. 
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True distinction is a function of self-mastery. 
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The power of our words is so great that at times our words take priority even over an explicit Mitzva. 
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Valuable objects, like works of art or items of technology, have both a material component of value and an intellectual or even spiritual one. 
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Often when an individual’s words are ambiguous we use his intention to clarify them. Sometimes though, the words trump intention. 
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Individuals, unlike objects, are unique and cannot be equated with others. 
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How overzealousness can be counter-productive. 
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Overused words lose their meaning and their value just as overfamiliarity can erode awe. 
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How words have the power to transform things and uplift them. 
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How unambiguous do we need to be? 
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